Luridness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈlu̇r-əd/ lu·rid

Meaning & Definition of Luridness

Luridness (adjective)

  1. causing horror or revulsion, gruesome
  2. melodramatic, sensational; also, shocking
  3. wan and ghastly pale in appearance

Luridness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in garishness, showiness

    similar: flamboyance, flash, flashiness, garishness, gaudiness, glitz, ostentation, ostentatiousness, pretentiousness, showiness, swank, dazzle, fanfare, foofaraw, pageantry, pomp, razzle-dazzle, razzmatazz, spectacle, extravagance, fanciness, luxuriance, luxuriousness, magnificence, opulence, richness, sumptuousness, éclat, extravaganza, mummery, pageant, parade, show, adornment, decoration, dressing, embellishment, garnishment, ornamentation, trimming, meretriciousness, tawdriness, vulgarity, pretense
    opposite: austerity, plainness, severity, conservativeness, moderation, modesty, restraint, simplicity, understatement, elegance, gracefulness, tastefulness, minimalism

Related Entry: Lurid (adjective)

Lurid is a different word from Luridness. The synonyms below are for lurid, not for luridness.

  1. extremely disturbing or repellent

    "thank you for sparing us from the lurid details of the story"

    similar: appalling, atrocious, awful, dreadful, frightful, ghastly, grisly, gruesome, hideous, horrendous, horrible, horrid, horrific, horrifying, macabre, monstrous, nightmare, nightmarish, shocking, terrible, terrific
    related: alarming, bloodcurdling, dire, direful, fearful, fearsome, forbidding, formidable, frightening, gut-wrenching, hair-raising, heart-stopping, intimidating, redoubtable, scary, terrifying, abhorrent, deplorable, disagreeable, disgusting, distasteful, loathsome, nauseating, noisome, obnoxious, obscene, offensive, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, sickening, abominable, evil, foul, heinous, noxious, odious, unspeakable, vile, grotesque, ugly, unsightly
    near: agreeable, appealing, attractive, delectable, delicious, delightful, enjoyable, enticing, inviting, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, satisfying, welcome, cheering, comforting, soothing

  2. lacking a healthy skin color

    "the doctor was alarmed by the patient's lurid complexion"

    "was lurid after a long winter spent indoors"

    similar: ashen, ashy, blanched, cadaverous, doughy, livid, mealy, pale, paled, pallid, pasty, peaked, wan
    related: sallow, sallowish, sick, sickly, waxen, waxy, white, whitened, anemic, bloodless, untanned, whey-faced, white-faced
    opposite: blooming, florid, flush, full-blooded, glowing, red, rosy, rubicund, ruddy, sanguine
    near: blushing, flushed, pink

  3. arousing a strong and usually superficial interest or emotional reaction

    "the lurid news reports about the romance between the two Hollywood stars"

    similar: catchpenny, gee-whiz, screaming, sensational, sensationalist, sensationalistic
    related: catchy, colorful, juicy, racy, suggestive, dramatic, histrionic, melodramatic, theatrical, coarse, vulgar, gory, shocking
    opposite: nonsensational
    near: innocuous, inoffensive, tame, dignified, formal, proper, restrained

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Luridness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Luridness:

flamboyance, flash, flashiness, garishness, gaudiness, glitz, ostentation, ostentatiousness, pretentiousness, showiness, swank, dazzle, fanfare, foofaraw, pageantry, pomp, razzle-dazzle, razzmatazz, spectacle, extravagance, fanciness, luxuriance, luxuriousness, magnificence, opulence, richness, sumptuousness, éclat, extravaganza, mummery, pageant, parade, show, adornment, decoration, dressing, embellishment, garnishment, ornamentation, trimming

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Luridness

Words with the opposite meaning of Luridness:

austerity, plainness, severity, conservativeness, moderation, modesty, restraint, simplicity, understatement, elegance, gracefulness, tastefulness, minimalism

Word Forms of Luridness

Derived words: luridly (adverb), luridness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Luridness

Latin luridus pale yellow, sallow

First known use: 1603

Frequently Asked Questions about Luridness

What does "Luridness" mean?

"Luridness" means causing horror or revulsion, gruesome. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: causing horror or revulsion, gruesome.

What is another word for "Luridness"?

Other words for "Luridness" include flamboyance, flash, flashiness, garishness, gaudiness, glitz, ostentation and ostentatiousness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Luridness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Luridness"?

There are 44 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Luridness". Common alternatives include flamboyance, flash, flashiness, garishness, gaudiness, glitz, ostentation, ostentatiousness, pretentiousness and showiness.

What is the opposite of "Luridness"?

Antonyms of "Luridness" include austerity, plainness, severity, conservativeness, moderation, modesty, restraint and simplicity.

Is "Luridness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Luridness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Luridness"?

"Luridness" is pronounced /ˈlu̇r-əd/ and divided into syllables as lu·rid.

What is the origin of the word "Luridness"?

"Luridness" comes from Latin luridus pale yellow, sallow. First known use: 1603.

What is another word for "Luridness" meaning "as in garishness, showiness"?

When "Luridness" (noun) means as in garishness, showiness, synonyms include flamboyance, flash, flashiness, garishness, gaudiness and glitz. Opposites in this sense include austerity, plainness, severity and conservativeness.